Pt Bickram Ghosh and Pt Tejendra Narayan Majumdar stand in front of the Netaji cell. With a country that boasts over 19,500 languages and dialects and a rich musical heritage, is there a more fitting way to honor our freedom fighters than through instrumental music? This August 15th, renowned musicians Bickram Ghosh and Tejendra Narayan Majumdar join forces to pay tribute to these heroes in a video conceptualized by Mudar Patherya. The filming took place at Alipore Jail Museum, formerly known as Alipore Central Correctional Home, which housed prominent freedom fighters like Jawaharlal Nehru and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The musicians performed at four significant locations within the museum - Nehru Cell, Netaji Cell, Watchtower, and its surroundings.

When it came to selecting the songs, the musicians aimed to connect with a national audience. Vande Mataram and Sare jahan se achha were chosen for their widespread appeal, while Dhono dhanye pushpe bhora and O amar desher mati highlight Bengal's role in the freedom struggle. The musicians focused on preserving the essence of the songs, ensuring that the emotions conveyed through the lyrics were maintained in their instrumental renditions. By staying true to the original compositions and pronunciation, they aimed to evoke familiar sentiments among listeners. The powerful lyrics of these patriotic songs, especially those originating from Bengal, resonate deeply with audiences across the nation, creating a sense of unity and pride.Musicians are aiming to evoke similar emotions with their music and all-white outfits. Bickram Ghosh expresses a desire to connect with the youth and international audiences through their music videos. How do these songs resonate with a broader national audience? The significance of the composers becomes apparent when listening to the songs. For example, even without lyrics, a song like "Utho go Bharata Lakshmi" conveys a sense of marching. In instrumental music, communication takes on a different form as emotions and feelings become subjective without words. Instrumental music allows for a broader reach by transcending language barriers.

The setting of the watchtower emphasizes the struggles of freedom fighters imprisoned in the Cellular Jail, Port Blair. Today's performance focused on patriotic songs created during India's quest for a new national identity, eschewing overt displays of patriotism. It was deemed appropriate to explore the emotional depth of patriotic songs through instrumental renditions, reminding us of our national heroes and our rich cultural heritage. Ignoring our history would mean disregarding our current identity. India's essence is not solely defined by its freedom struggle but also by its music and diverse cultural heritage. Visitors were moved by their experiences at the event, unable to fully articulate the impact.

Mudar Patherya, the video's originator, emphasized the sanctity of the location, suggesting that footwear should not be worn in the Alipore Jail Museum. The selection of music and venues for the event included songs such as "Sare Jahan Se Achha" in Nehru Cell, "O amar desher mati" in Netaji Cell, and "Dhono dhany" at the Watchtower.The flowers are in full bloom, and open fields greet us with Vande Mataram.